Did you know that women are at highest risk of depression during pregnancy?

Many factors before, during and after pregnancy can promote stress and inflammation, which is associated with depression and detrimental to the health of mothers and their babies. The safety concerns of antidepressant drug use during pregnancy as well as the dangers of untreated depression poses a difficult decision for expecting couples and their doctors.

Acupuncture is a safe alternative to consider which is as effective as antidepressants in the treatment of inflammation and depression during pregnancy.

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